District councillor Kate Van Der Plank told Alvechurch Parish Council this was a “valid concern” because parking in that area would increase once the new Simply Fresh store opened, with its main entrance fronting on to Bear Hill.

Meanwhile, parish clerk Tammy Williams reported that parking wardens were to increase their presence after complaints about motorists using the disabled parking bays in the village centre.

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